Mrs. Jones Stitches Flosstube 84

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Holly Jones returns after a summer break, sharing updates on her family life and her stitching plans. She discusses the Blackbird Academy SAL she co-hosts with Leah Bloom, explaining the monthly themes and the flexibility of the stitch-along. She shows her August finish, a stitcher's companion from the book Honeysuckle Manor, stitched with bright pastel color conversions on Tilda fabric. Holly also shares a haul of linen from Coloring Cotton, charts from 123 Stitch, and various ribbons and trims from her trip to New York's garment district. She previews her plans for September, including stitching Blackbird's Winter Delivery, and shows new releases from Crafty Blue Bonnet Designs, including a Boo Banner she is eager to stitch.

• Holly shares her August finish for the Blackbird Academy SAL: a stitcher's companion from Honeysuckle Manor, stitched with pastel color conversions.
• She explains the flexible nature of the Blackbird Academy SAL, where monthly themes can be interpreted freely and pieces can be stitched for multiple months.
• Holly shows a haul of linen from Coloring Cotton, including colors Woodsmoke, Rose Hip, and Faded Quilt, plus fabric club pieces Garden Gate and Fun Dip.
• She plans to stitch Blackbird's Winter Delivery for September's bird theme, using a friend's loaned chart and her own color conversion.
• Holly shares new releases from Crafty Blue Bonnet Designs, including the Boo Banner chart and various spool designs, and mentions upcoming giveaways.
• She talks about a girls' stitching retreat at her parents' lake house, where she made pin cushions for the attendees.